A message from grandmaster walsh

why learn tae kwon do from walsh martial arts australia?


Learning Tae Kwon Do from a Walsh Tae Kwon Do school is the best way of ensuring that you learn a safe, exciting and complete martial arts program from a team of fully qualified, male and female martial arts professionals.


There are five essential differences between Walsh Tae Kwon Do schools and other martial arts schools:


  1. 1.Walsh Tae Kwon Do schools are specialist teaching schools lead by one of Australia’s most senior Tae Kwon Do instructors, Grandmaster Terence Walsh, 8th Dan Black Belt (Korea). Walsh Martial Arts Australia is widely regarded as the most respected Tae Kwon Do teaching school in Australia.

  2. 2.Walsh Tae Kwon Do schools teach Tae Kwon Do as a traditional, self-defence oriented martial art. Every Walsh Tae Kwon Do student is simply and systematically trained in all aspects of Tae Kwon Do, including blocks, strikes, kicks, poomsae (traditional forms), defence against single and multiple attackers, defence against common weapons, manipulation of joints, vital points and pressure points, and oriental philosophy.  We do not teach the commercialised sport version of Tae Kwon Do.

  3. 3.Walsh Tae Kwon Do Australia prides itself on using advanced training methods that incorporate the latest developments in sports medicine, exercise science and psychology to improve our students' rates of learning, fitness and preserve their safety at all times.

  4. 4.Walsh Tae Kwon Do Australia is officially approved by the World Kido Federation to teach the traditional Korean martial arts in Australia.

  5. 5.Walsh Tae Kwon Do Australia teaches you to stop an aggressor peacefully and without violence, whenever possible.

"Tae Kwon Do is a powerful self-defence art with techniques and philosophy that began development in Korea more than 2000 years ago. At Walsh Tae Kwon Do Australia, we will teach you the highly effective self-defence techniques of Tae Kwon Do along with the skills necessary to avoid violence wherever possible.


After one month in the unique Walsh Tae Kwon Do program, you'll feel stronger and more flexible; find it easier to concentrate during work or study; and have higher energy levels with lower stress.


Tae Kwon Do is a complete and harmonious practice that will enhance your body, improve your mind and fortify your inner fighting spirit."


Grandmaster Terence Walsh
8th Dan Black Belt
Sydney, 2011